Apprentice Melting Operative
SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS ENGINEERING LIMITED
About the Role
<p>The purpose of this apprenticeship is to develop as a safe, competent and reliable Melting Operative within the Melt Shop, supporting both Primary and Secondary steelmaking operations.</p>
In the role you will support ladle preparation, ingot mould setup, teeming activities, crane operations and other key processes are carried out safely, effectively and in line with operational standards.
Through hands-on training and formal qualifications, the apprentice will learn to contribute to the successful production of liquid steel while maintaining high levels of safety, compliance and teamwork.
You’ll be supporting primary steelmaking operations using the 105-tonne Electric Arc Furnace and assisting with secondary steelmaking processes involving the VAD, VOD and Ladle Furnace.
The role includes preparing and setting up ladles for safe, effective steel pouring, helping with ingot mould setup, stripping and teeming, and taking on general crane-driving duties while learning more complex slinging operations.
You’ll complete essential training such as FLT, Bucket Truck and Confined Spaces courses, and help configure pitside areas to keep production safe and efficient.
Working as part of a team, you’ll follow standard process instructions, maintain high operational standards and promote strong Health & Safety practices. As your skills grow, you’ll take on additional duties and responsibilities to support the wider steelmaking operation.
Gain standard security clearance including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Pass a pre-placement medical with our on-site occupational health department.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and competency review, it is expected the individual will move into a full-time role.
About the Training
About the Employer
We manufacture some of the world’s largest steel castings and forgings, ranging from 1 to 350 tonnes. You don’t need to be a metallurgist expert to know that is really big and really heavy! When it comes to steel production anything that’s heavy and technically complex is where we add real value to our customers. We produce a wide range of products for mills and presses, nuclear, defence, power generation, offshore oil and gas and materials processing industries. It is this diversity of products that allows us to offer a number of different opportunities across our business. Check out our website for more information and images of the exciting work we do here. We have a long and established history within Sheffield spanning over 170 years…. In 2021 we were acquired by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This has given our business a new focus, marking an exciting and monumental time for our future. We have also secured over £400m of new investment over the next 10 years to support our defence-critical assets, including plans for a new heavy forge line and building, a flood alleviation scheme and major machine tool replacements. There really is no better time to join us!
Skills Required
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic
- Eager to learn
- Self-motivated
- Positive attitude
- Time management
Training Provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Course/Training
Metal casting, foundry and patternmaking technician (level 3)